Random Animal Facts

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    Jumping fleas can accelerate 50 times faster than the space shuttle.
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    Haicheng Earthquake
    Haicheng Earthquake
    In 1975, officials in the Chinese city of Haicheng were so alarmed by odd and anxious behavior of dogs and other animals, they ordered the evacuation of 90,000 residents from the city. Only a few hours later, a 7.3 magnitude earthquake destroyed nearly 90 percent of the city’s buildings.
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    In 1955, the citizens of São Paulo were so upset with their government that they elected a rhinoceros named Cacareco (meaning rubbish) to the city council in protest, with over 100,000 votes.
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    Tigers can see 6 times better at night than humans.
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    Christmas Island has bridges for crabs to stop them getting run over during the mass migration.
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    In the movie 'The Wizard Of Oz', Toto the dog's salary was $125 a week, while Judy Garland’s was $500 a week.
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    The cat brain weighs about 30g.
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    The colossal squid has the largest eyes in the world.
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